Things to do in Murray Bridge: March 11-17, 2022
All you need to know about Murray Bridge News' Hammond election forum, the Murray Towns cricket grand final, Ski for Life and more.
How will you vote at the state election on March 19?
Come along to the Bridgeport Hotel next Wednesday night and make up your mind at a forum featuring the candidates for Hammond, presented by Murray Bridge News.
You’ll have an opportunity to put your questions to the men and women who hope to represent the Murraylands in South Australia's Parliament.
Discussion will be moderated by me, Murray Bridge News managing editor Peri Strathearn, via a video link.
A handful of tickets to the free event were still available at the time of writing.
- Register: www.eventbrite.com.au.
Friday ⛅ 27°
Ski for Life: 7-9am at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Start of a three-day waterskiing relay to Renmark, raising funds and awareness of mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention; breakfast by Murray Bridge Suicide Prevention Network; teams depart at 8.45am. Get help: Lifeline 13 11 14 or Standby Support After Suicide 1300 727 247.
Storm and flood fundraising sausage sizzle: 9am-4pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Buy a snag or donate and help raise funds for the GIVIT Storms and Flooding Appeal.
Meningie food fair: 4-8.30pm at Lions Jubilee Park. Food, refreshments and entertainment for the whole family, including rides, activities and live music.
Saturday ☀ 29°
Australian Superkart Classic: 8.30am-4.30pm at the Bend Motorsport Park. Continues Sunday.
Murray Towns Cricket Association A grade grand final: 12.30pm at Mannum Oval. Mannum v Mypolonga. Watch live: www.facebook.com/Murray-Towns-Cricket-Association-527831874076371.
Sprintcars SA final, wingless sprints 60-lapper: 5pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Plus classic stock rods and hot rods, gates open 4pm. Tickets: $30/25/15/5 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.
Sunday ☀ 33°
Australian Superkart Classic: 8.30am-4.30pm at the Bend Motorsport Park.
Sunday session: 2-6pm at Murray Bridge Club. Live music.
U3A Vocalise: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Sunday Sessions live music.
Monday ⛅ 32°
Know of anything happening today? Email peri@murraybridge.news.
Tuesday ☂ 32°
Know of anything happening today? Email peri@murraybridge.news.
Wednesday ⛅ 34°
Dairy SA central conference: 9.30am-5.30pm at Bridges Event Centre, Gifford Hill. Speakers on all aspects of dairy farming, including future-proofing your business, succession, resilience, technology and diversifying your business, with a post-conference networking dinner at the Bridgeport Hotel. Tickets: From $50 for the conference or $40 for the dinner at www.eventbrite.com.au.
Tailem Bend Christmas parade committee selection meeting: 6pm at Tailem Bend RSL, 57 Trevena Road. If you have a love of the festive season, a passion for the community and would like to be part of something wonderful, the Tailem Bend Progress Association invites you.
Hammond state election forum: 6.30-9.30pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Hear from and put your questions to the candidates for Hammond in the lead-up to the 2022 state election, moderated by Murray Bridge News’ Peri Strathearn. Register: www.eventbrite.com.au.
Thursday ☂ 30°
Hello: Erin Jae's tribute to Adele: 11am at Murray Bridge Town Hall. Revisit the life of Adele, from her beginnings as a student alongside Amy Winehouse to her smash hits, with Erin Sowersby, a six-piece band and two backing singers. Tickets: $20 at events.ticketbooth.com.au.
My Name is Gulpilil: 5.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Thursday night movie about celebrated Australian actor David Gulpilil. Book: 8539 1175.
Let Murray Bridge News know about an upcoming event by emailing peri@murraybridge.news. Events may be listed at Murray Bridge News’ discretion.
